Storm in Breisgau: permanent rain brings the risk of flooding!

Storm in Breisgau: permanent rain brings the risk of flooding!

Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Deutschland - alarm level red for Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald! The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued a violent severe weather warning, which is valid from today, November 19, 2024, at 1:57 p.m. and is to continue until November 20, 2024. Permanent rain threatens, and in alarming quantities! The Region has to adjust to precipitation between 15 and 30 l/m², with an additional 35 to 50 l/m², which can even reach up to 100 l/m² in storage. Roads and underpasses are in danger!

The weather situation is explosive! Drivers should be particularly careful and avoid flooded areas. The warning level is classified as striking (orange), which means that the situation has to be taken seriously. The DWD distinguishes four warning levels and the current situation is anything but harmless. The people in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald and Freiburg have to prepare for uncomfortable weather that could endanger security on the streets.

Current weather conditions

The sky over Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald is cloudy, and the temperatures are 8 ° C. The humidity reaches 83 %dizzying, which makes the weather even more uncomfortable. The wind blows at 13 km/h, and the perceived temperature drops to frosty 5 degrees. The forecasts show that the rain will not let up - on the contrary, the next few hours could become even more violent!

The hourly weather development shows that the amount of precipitation increases to 100 % by evening. People in the region should prepare for uncomfortable nights, while the weather conditions continue to worsen. Stay informed and avoid endangered areas! The next few hours could be decisive!